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Kappauff Family History

Kappauff Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kappas, Kappus, Kapaun, Knauff, Kanouff, Kaplan, Kaspar, Kappel

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Where is the Kappauff family from?

You can see how Kappauff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kappauff family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kappauff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Kappauff family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Kappauff's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kappauff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kappauff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Kappauff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kappauff census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Kappauff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 23 military records available for the last name Kappauff. For the veterans among your Kappauff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kappauff lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1986, in the United States, Kappauff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Kappauff in 1970 was 68, and 69 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kappauff ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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